Pinkeye: When the white of the eye (sclera) becomes pink or red, it’s called pinkeye. Conjunctivitis is another name for pinkeye. The conjunctiva is the membrane that covers the white of the eye. It becomes pink when it is infected or irritated. Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) has many causes.

Viral conjunctivitis (part of a cold) is the main cause of pink eyes without pus.

Bacterial conjunctivitis: pink eye plus the eyelids are stuck together with pus. Usually, this is a secondary infection of a viral conjunctivitis.

Allergic conjunctivitis from pollens. Most children with eye allergies also have nasal allergies (hay fever) with sneezing and clear nasal discharge.

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